Virtual Sapiens

What is Virtual Sapiens?

Virtual Sapiens is a platform that helps professionals improve their communication in video meetings, with a focus on nonverbal communication. It uses AI to bridge the gap between what you intend to say and how your audience perceives it, offering practical feedback on the non-verbal, verbal, and vocal aspects of how you communicate.

The platform provides a Virtual Presence Assessment, a Certification, and an In-Call Sidekick Coach that gives feedback in real time during calls. It uses computer vision to analyze how you come across on screen and is built for a range of uses, including team leadership, personal performance improvement, interview preparation, talent acquisition, and coaching at scale.

The core of the product is the Presence Portal, which uses patented AI to give professionals and teams ongoing feedback on their own. Features include practicing conversations, using a self-view mirror, uploading videos for analysis, and the In-call Sidekick Coach for continuous improvement. The goal is to help users build trust and confidence on video calls and make video interactions feel more human.

Who created Virtual Sapiens?

Virtual Sapiens was founded by Rachel Cossar and Neal Kaiser. Rachel Cossar, Co-Founder & CEO, is an expert in nonverbal communication and leadership presence, with a background in professional ballet and leadership training. Neal Kaiser, Co-Founder & CTO, is an experienced technology entrepreneur with a background in product development and strategy.

What is Virtual Sapiens used for?

• Talent Acquisition: Assessing and evaluating new hires.
• Team Leadership: Supporting leaders in managing and communicating with their teams.
• Personal Performance: Improving individual effectiveness in professional settings.
• Interview Preparation: Practicing and refining job interview skills.
• Coaching: Giving coaches tools to help clients improve communication.
• Nonverbal Communication in Video Meetings: Targeted feedback on how you communicate without words on camera.
• Real-Time Feedback: Insights delivered during live video calls.
• Video Presence: Helping users gain confidence and control in how they appear online.